dettol Original Bar Soap
dettol Dettol Original Bar Soap lists 23 ingredients on its label, 17 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Sodium Palmate
- Talc
- Sodium Palm Kernelate
- Aqua
- Parfum
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Glycerin
- Sodium Chloride
- Chloroxylenol
- Triclocarban
- Titanium Dioxide
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Tetrasodium Etidronate
- Sodium Sulfate
- PEG-7 Amodimethicone
- Ci 11680
- Trideceth-10
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- Acetic Acid
- Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide
- Ci 12490
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
Highlights
Contains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Solid soap base using sodium palmate and palm kernelate for mild cleansing. Includes chloroxylenol and triclocarban for antimicrobial action; talc and titanium dioxide adjust texture and color. Chelating agents stabilize the matrix. For daily body cleansing for stable skin. Note: Contains antimicrobials; sensitive skin should caution; high pH may increase stripping.
Key ingredients
- CLEANSING
- Sodium PalmateSodium Palm KernelateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- ABRASIVE
- Talc
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
Other ingredients
ChloroxylenolTriclocarbanTitanium DioxideTetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EtidronateSodium SulfatePEG-7 AmodimethiconeCi 11680Trideceth-10Hydroxypropyl CyclodextrinAcetic AcidTetrabutyl Ammonium BromideCi 12490MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Palmate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Palm Kernelate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chloroxylenol | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/26 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Triclocarban | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium Etidronate | CHELATING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 III/53 | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Sulfate | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-7 Amodimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 11680 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Trideceth-10 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Acetic Acid | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 4 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 12490 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/39 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Sodium Palmate
- Soap-based surfactant with good cleansing; high pH may irritate dry or sensitive skin
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Sodium Palm Kernelate
- Gentle sodium fatty acid surfactant; mild cleansing with fine lather; common in cleansers and body washes
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Chloroxylenol
- Chloroxylenol antimicrobial; restricted at V/26, skin irritant
- Triclocarban
- Not decoded yet
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Tetrasodium Etidronate
- Chelating agent, stabilizer, restricted use, concentration dependent.
- Sodium Sulfate
- Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.
- PEG-7 Amodimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 11680
- Not decoded yet
- Trideceth-10
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.
- Acetic Acid
- Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products
- Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 12490
- Not decoded yet
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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